Delhi Votes 2025: Political Titans Cast Ballots Amid High-Stakes Assembly Election

Key leaders, including Jaishankar and Rahul Gandhi, emphasise the significance of voter participation as Delhi residents head to the polls.

February 5, 2025: Delhi’s 2025 assembly elections are underway, with voting commencing at 7 a.m. and scheduled to conclude at 6 p.m. Spread across 19 voting centers, the triangular contest between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, and BJP has intensified, drawing significant voter turnout.

Around 1.56 crore people are eligible to vote, including 83.76 lakh men, 72.36 lakh women, and 1,267 third-gender individuals. This election is pivotal for the ruling AAP as it defends its governance model against corruption allegations, while the BJP and Congress look to regain prominence in the capital.

Key Updates:

• PM Modi’s Call for Participation: Prime Minister Modi urged Delhi’s youth to participate in the “festival of democracy” in a post on X.
• Arvind Kejriwal’s Appeal: AAP’s leader and New Delhi constituency candidate Kejriwal encouraged voters to lay the foundation for their children’s bright futures by voting for good governance.
• Rahul Gandhi and Jaishankar Cast Votes: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, along with his wife, were among the early voters, emphasizing democratic responsibility.

• Controversies and Allegations: AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya was accused of misconduct, while Amanatullah Khan faced an MCC violation complaint. Opposition leader Alka Lamba criticized both AAP and BJP for failing to address Delhi’s pressing issues, citing the deterioration of governance over the past decade.
• Military and Civic Leaders Vote: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and his wife highlighted the importance of democratic participation, while Delhi Haj Committee chief Kausar Jahan called for votes supporting development.

Political Stakes:

AAP faces the challenge of maintaining its dominance while countering corruption allegations. Congress seeks a resurgence, promising change and development, while the BJP is banking on its nationwide popularity and strong campaigns to secure a foothold.

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